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Every year, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) flies in grassroots leaders from across the country to meet with their federal lawmakers to discuss issues that directly affect their local communities.  

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For three days, AFP staff talked face-to-face with their senators and representatives, sharing personal stories about how policies coming out of Washington are affecting people’s lives. 

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This is The Torchlight, our weekly newsletter keeping you informed on how we’re working together to reignite the American Dream.

Capitol Conference (CapCon) is where AFP activists unite to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies that advance economic freedom and individual liberty.

This past week, AFP had 230+ meetings in 48 hours, where we were able to share YOUR stories on how inflation impacts you today and how the 2025 fiscal cliff could cost the American people even more of their hard-earned money.

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Check out this video recap of the impactful meetings and grassroots efforts of CapCon, showcasing how citizen voices like yours are driving real change at the highest levels.

Meet Gillian and Mark Kohn, a family confronting health care system complexities head-on. Their journey unfolds with their son's diagnosis, followed by Mark's own health challenges. Delays and inaccessible care roadblocked their path, slowing treatment and, in Mark's case, causing irreversible damage during the wait.

The Crisis of Rising Health Costs and Real Solutions | The Trish Regan Show
Health care costs, driven by inflation and bad government policy, have spiraled out of control, doubling over the last decade and burdening the middle class. But these three simple policy reforms can lower costs and improve quality for everyone.
Dean Clancy, Senior Health Care Fellow, AFP

Economic Missteps and Housing Challenges | The Hugh Hewitt Show
The misleading narratives around housing affordability and economic policy pushed by the current administration emphasize the need for policy clarity and market stability.
Akash Chougule, VP of Government Affairs, AFP

FCC Regulation Of AI In Political Ads Is Bad From Every Angle | Techdirt.com
Efforts in Congress to ban the use of AI in political ads have largely stalled. So, naturally, the White House is attempting an end-around through the FCC.
James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst, AFP

New Research Shows Many School Boards Violate ‘No More Lines’ Law | The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register
Are most public school transfers sports related? Not according to new research.
Jason Huffman, State Director, AFP-West Virginia

Border security and immigration reform would help state thrive | Las Vegas Sun
Polling data show most Americans support reforms that keep our borders safe, but also streamline legal immigration.
Ronnie Najarro, State Director, AFP-Nevada